Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf's children's lives from sports to relationships
Tennis icons Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf have two children - Jaden and Jaz - who have shown they have inherited their parents' sporting genes, but have chosen to carve out their own paths.
The children of Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf have grown up under the towering legacy of not just one, but two tennis legends. Both Agassi and Graf are widely recognized as some of the greatest players to ever step onto the court.
Agassi, 55, has an impressive record of winning all four Grand Slam titles - starting with Wimbledon in 1992, four Australian Open titles, and a total of eight overall. The son of an Iranian-Armenian boxer, he also secured an Olympic gold medal and three Davis Cups for the United States.
After his sole French Open victory in 1999, he began dating women's singles champion Graf, who boasts an astounding 22 singles Grand Slam titles from 31 finals, including a run of 13 consecutive victories.
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The German icon is the only player to have won each of the four major tournaments at least four times and is the last male or female singles player to clinch all four Grand Slams in a single year.
Agassi and Graf, who together hold a combined 30 Grand Slam titles, tied the knot in 2001. Shortly after their nuptials, they welcomed their son Jaden Gil Agassi, followed by their daughter Jaz Elle almost exactly two years later.
Despite their own love for tennis and more recently pickleball, the superstar couple was firm about not pressuring their children to follow in their footsteps. However, it's evident that both kids have inherited a wealth of athletic talent and exceptional hand-eye coordination.
Despite having a famed lineage, Jaden Agassi, 23, lived a comparatively normal life unlike his parents, who were immersed in the rigorous world of professional tennis from their youth. Left to carve his own path, Jaden was drawn to the realm of baseball.
At an imposing 6ft 3in, the budding pitcher encountered his fair share of hurdles, including elbow surgery following his inaugural high school game in 2019 and a season thrown off course by Covid-19 in 2020.
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Pursuing collegiate baseball with the USC Trojans and studying business, Jaden's record over three years saw its ups and downs. He excelled during his sophomore year with a 3-2 record and a 4.34 ERA but hit a rough patch post a coaching transition, ending his junior year with a 9.70 ERA.
It wasn't until the previous summer that the young Agassi hit his stride, showcasing a 2.96 ERA and clinching 28 strikeouts across 27 1/3 innings with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in MLB's draft league.
Jaden expressed his goal in sports, stating: "Agassi is a very tennis last name - the goal is to try to make it a baseball one too."
However, Jaden's journey hit another snag during his initial appearance at this year's World Baseball Classic Qualifiers while playing for Team Germany, his mother's homeland. He took the mound against Brazil in the fourth inning but was pulled before the frame concluded following a sacrifice bunt that advanced a runner to second base.
Off the field, he's a man of mystery, seldom posting on his Instagram. But in September, Jaden gave us a glimpse into his personal world by marking two years with his girlfriend, Catherine Holt.
In a heartfelt Instagram post featuring snaps of the duo locking lips, hitting up sports events, and snapping mirror selfies, Jaden gushed: "Best two years of my life and it's all thanks to you! I love you so much I can't wait for so many more to come."
Catherine is equally enthusiastic about athletics, holding a Sport Management degree and having interned with the Texas Rangers Baseball Club. On her LinkedIn, Catherine expressed: "I'm highly passionate about the sports industry and making an impact as a woman in sports."
Jaz, the daughter of Agassi and Graf, keeps an even lower profile than her brother. Raised in Las Vegas like Jaden, she has explored various activities.
Her younger years saw her triumph in hip-hop dance competitions, and she's also tried her hand at horse riding and golf. A peek at her Instagram reveals her love for the great outdoors, from snowboarding adventures to befriending cows on a farm.
Jaz is also delving into the arts, aiming to carve out a niche in the fashion industry.
Opening up about their children's interests, mom Steffi revealed: "Jaz plays a little bit of tennis, Jaden not so much. We never really introduced tennis so much into their lives. They've chosen other things that we were surprised with... they love their arts and music."
